I am an introvert by nature. In large group settings, turn me into a fly and let me stick to the wall. But I've learned that I need people. Everyone needs somebody. Researchers and psychologists will tell you again and again... everyone needs somebody. (You can check out people like Brene Brown for info!)

Why is it that so many people with tons of money or their dream job or the perfect family or the ideal ________ (you fill in the blank) aren't happy? Why do so many down-spiral? Why do some end their life? Well, there are many reasons, but at the heart of it all... they don't feel loved. People need love. This isn't "sex" love. This is LOVE... a deep sense of affection and appreciation. When I'm feeling down a movie might cheer me up. For some it's sports or a drink or a long draw on a stogie. But there are all fleeting.

Except love. Love is what holds people together. Not just two people together. Love keeps an individual person together! It helps keep us from cracking up! Everybody needs somebody. That somebody is ultimately God. Ultimately all love is from God. Afterall, God is... love. (1 John 4:16)

God is love. + Love holds us together. = God holds us together.

Check out this song, Hold Us Together, by Matt Maher.

hold us together by matt maher

It don't have a job, don't pay your bills Won't buy you a home in Beverly Hills Won't fix your life in five easy steps Ain't the law of the land or the government But it's all you need

Love will hold us together Make us a shelter to weather the storm And I'll be my brother's keeper So the whole world would know that we're not alone

It's waiting for you knocking at your door In the moment of truth when your heart hits the floor And you're on your knees

This is the first day of the rest of your life This is the first day of the rest of your life 'Cause even in the dark you can still see the light It's gonna be alright, it's gonna be alright